Nutrition Education and Body Mass Index in Grades K ‐12: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSIONSThis set of studies suggests that long‐term nutrition education delivered in the school setting can provide children with tools to attain a healthy weight status. Additional studies examining participants' BMI status years after the initial study, and studies examining programs in grades 9‐12 are needed to determine the most effective delivery time and methods.
Source: Journal of School Health - Category: Health Management Authors: Cayla Price, Deborah Cohen, Peter Pribis, Jean Cerami Tags: GENERAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
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